How can you finish an iron stove in a steam room. How to overlay the oven in the baths: methods and tips. Varieties of oven lining

Even at the selection stage, many are wondering how to overlay the stove in baths in order to get maximum efficiency, a beautiful appearance. At the same time, stoves in baths should be safe to use, easy to maintain and maintain, and, preferably, lining should not significantly increase the cost of arranging a bath.

The optimal solution, both in terms of costs and practicality of use, is to overlay the stove in the bath with bricks. From an aesthetic point of view, facing brick is also a worthy material. High-quality heat-resistant brick, retains its properties for a long time, and looks beautiful. For many style decisions, this is the only suitable option.

A metal stove in a bath lined with bricks heats the room more evenly than an open metal one. This ensures a high heat capacity of the structure, the heat is softer, more pleasant. Brick contributes to the preservation of heat, so the stove becomes more economical.

What is covered with stoves in baths

Today the choice of lining materials sauna stoves wide enough. It is from natural different kinds natural stone With different options processing, from a rough, natural surface, to a smoothly ground plane. From man-made - decorative fireplace tiles and heat-resistant full-bodied finishing bricks, which are also made from natural materials.

Table "Natural materials for lining sauna stoves"

natural materials	Advantages	Flaws
Talcochlorite ("soapstone")	High heat capacity, fire resistance, environmental friendliness	Loses water and acquires a porous structure. Talc forms dust deposits
Serpentinite (serpentine)	Beneficial effect on the body	Foreign inclusions are found in poor-quality material
Jade	Healing properties, tonic effect	Not found
Slate stone "Silver of Lapland"	Bactericidal, tonic properties	The slate structure of low-quality material quickly collapses

Table "Artificial materials for lining sauna stoves"

When choosing which brick to lay over a bath stove, many prefer heat-resistant brick with a smooth surface. Brick with a decorated surface of various textures and color shades is also widely used.

Brick-lined sauna stoves are completely safe. Brick lining protects a person from the hot surfaces of a metal furnace. In conditions of limited space, this is one of the main components of the safe operation of the stove in the bath.

How to overlay the stove in the baths yourself

Self-lining the stove in the bath with bricks is not particularly difficult. This will require a minimum of tools, a little effort and desire, and, of course, high-quality materials.

From the tools you will need:

- construction worker

- rubber hammer for tapping bricks

- building level

- a container for preparing a solution, which is best mixed with a mixer, but you can also manually.

Having prepared the tools and materials, you can start laying the sauna stove yourself.

Stage one: foundation

Before overlaying a metal furnace with bricks, you need to take care of the foundation for the lining, because, depending on the size and design of the furnace, the weight of the lining can reach several hundred kg. The screed is carried out in the usual way, with the exposure of the formwork to the dimensions of the foundation, and its subsequent pouring. The rest of the work is carried out after the foundation has completely solidified.

A steel sheet several mm thick is fixed to the screed so that it protrudes slightly beyond the brickwork. From above, the steel sheet is covered with asbestos cardboard 10 mm thick, which can withstand temperatures up to +50 C.

Second stage: masonry

Before overlaying the bath with bricks, it is necessary to determine the size of the gap between the furnace casing and the lining. It should be from 1 to 10 cm. The smaller it is, the faster the brick-lined oven will heat up, but at the same time, the brick heated by the hard heat of the metal will quickly fail. The larger the gap, the more uniform the heating, the longer the heat retention. Many choose the "golden mean" - about 5 cm.

Laying in half a brick is traditionally performed on clay with sand, a solution of medium consistency. Clay masonry is quite strong and durable. At the same time, it can be easily disassembled without damaging the bricks. Also for the solution, you can take a heat-resistant adhesive for expanded clay concrete. To compile the mixture in the required proportions, cement and sand are used.

On those sides of the lining that face the room, four holes per half-brick are left, two at the top and two at the bottom. They serve to circulate air. Naturally, you need to leave holes for the blower and the firebox door. A metal corner laid on the inside and outside can serve as a support for masonry above these holes. The heater can be left open, as the laying of the vault will require the involvement of an experienced bricklayer.

Note! Immediately after completion of work, it is impossible to melt the furnace. It is necessary that the solution hardens. Depending on the temperature and humidity of the environment, this may take up to three days.

More complex options, including those using several types of bricks and other materials, are almost impossible to implement on your own without the appropriate experience. Moreover, some options are of considerable difficulty even for experienced stove-makers.

A sauna stove lined with bricks on its own will delight you with soft heat and light steam for a long time, reducing firewood consumption due to its high heat capacity. In addition, a high-quality lining will inspire confidence in your abilities and inspire new creative initiatives.

Usually, most owners of steam rooms choose factory cast-iron or steel products as a bath stove. Individual owners use the oven of their own production. But in any case, over time, the conclusion suggests itself: you need something to protect heating structure from the common space of the steam room.

How to overlay the stove in the bath with bricks, so that after the work done, it not only looks beautiful, but also the thermal characteristics of the heating unit improve?

What is the purpose of laying a sauna stove

People who are well versed in "bath" issues are confident that in order to create a "correct" bath iron stove, it should be lined with bricks of high quality. It is this heater that is characterized by the supply of soft heat, light steam, while remaining hot for a long time.

Some believe that a significant drawback of bricking a metal stove in a bath is the too long period of time that is needed to get the desired temperature in the steam room. Plus, to build a brick structure, a considerable amount of funds for materials is required. This is provided that you will do the masonry with your own hands.

Given these circumstances, many prefer metal sauna stoves without lining them with bricks. Although, over time, it becomes obvious that such furnace devices have a number of disadvantages that are absent in brick counterparts:

rapid heating, but also rapid cooling;
hard heat is radiated from the hot metal walls, which causes some discomfort for visitors in the steam room.

So how do you still overlay the stove in the bath, so that it is cheap, beautiful and the quality of the functioning of the structure does not suffer?

Craftsmen have found a universal solution: for protection against infrared radiation and for the purpose of heat accumulation, it is necessary between metal structure and install a certain barrier in the form of a brick partition with the space of the steam room. That's why, optimal solution was found: it is necessary to overlay the bath unit with bricks. This option is relatively cheap and effective.

What kind of brick to use

Before starting the main work, you must decide on the material. How to overlay the stove in the bath, what materials are used for this?

Often, such structures are erected from bricks available in household. And this is normal, because everyone wants to spend a minimum of money, with the maximum return. Therefore, at home there is always a whole brick (silicate, red ceramic - full-bodied and hollow production, fireclay), or their pieces.

If you start with silicate, then it should be noted that such a brick is ideal for facing a house, utility buildings. It perfectly tolerates the influence of precipitation and therefore is durable. But it is not at all suitable for performing work on lining bath metal furnaces. The fact is that in bathing conditions such a brick will not withstand for a long time and will begin to collapse, since its main ingredient is slaked lime, which absorbs moisture well.

A good option for creating a thermal partition is a fireclay (refractory) type of brick. It easily tolerates sudden temperature changes, has a high heat capacity. True, the appearance would like to be better. But this is not a problem, because after lining it is also possible with porcelain stoneware, as well as other materials.

Advice! It is advisable to cover the sauna stove with refractory bricks in cases where you have more than enough of it. And to acquire it for this purpose on purpose is very expensive. Therefore, you need to think about using it in another, more appropriate place for home construction.

Refractory bricks are used in cases where there is a small distance between the masonry and the metal surface - from 1 to 2 cm. At the same time, the brick will warm up to a temperature of 350-400⁰С.

When the gap is within 6-9 cm, the heating will drop to 180-200⁰С, which is caused by a sharp increase in air velocity in the gap between the furnace and the partition.

A great option for lining the stove in the bath is red brick. Preferably full-bodied, although hollow is also suitable. But still, it is better to choose, if possible, the first option, since the hollow one has a small heat capacity and the heat will not last long.

Important! The main thing is to perfectly align the first row.

After that, you should start laying the corners, while not forgetting to tie up the rows of bricks.

There is no need to rush, as it is recommended to do the styling for 2 days. This is due to the fact that on the first day it is necessary to level the base and lay only 5 rows. And on the next, after checking the shrinkage, lay out the remaining 8 rows.

Important! For better adhesion of the mortar to the brick, it is necessary to immerse each pebble for 12-15 minutes in salt water.

Do not forget about the control of the horizontal and vertical in the stacked rows.

It would be nice to use steel wire or mesh as a dressing for corner bricks. It is also possible to strengthen a whole row with reinforcement or fiberglass. In the latter version, a mounting belt can be made on the surface of the row in order to embed 4 mm plastic. To reinforce fireclay bricks, it is best to use iron materials.

The lining is best done in the form of a well with the presence of 2 rows of windows: at the top and in the middle of the structure. Perfect option when as a jumper to use half of the brick, placed at some angle to the wall. Thanks to this design, the air in the gap begins to move better, which leads to a decrease in the temperature inside the well, excluding, at the same time, excess heating of the air inside the steam room.

Quite popular are designs with a finish inside the well using a bath stone. This option prevents water splashes from stones from entering the gap between the screen and the furnace. And this is good, since heated fireclay and, moreover, red brick is easily destroyed by hot water.

The metal sauna stove is lined not just for beauty. As evidenced by numerous reviews, thanks to this event, the atmosphere in the steam room is significantly improved. And this despite the fact that every owner of a bathhouse can make brick lining with his own hands, if it is not possible to build a brick oven. Therefore, the work will be performed with minimal financial costs, with high quality, as a result of which the bath will have not only an attractive appearance, but also an internal thermal environment that is beneficial to health. Good luck!

The best situation is when the owner country house(for example) starts the construction of a bathhouse, having clarified for himself as many issues related to it as possible. For example, the question of what will be the stove, which he is going to set, is very important, because it determines whether preparatory work is needed for it during the construction period and to what extent. And if he is going to overlay the stove in the bath with bricks, then you need to make a base of the appropriate size and strength.

However, the question of how to overlay an iron stove with bricks may arise much later than the completion of the construction of the bath. In this case, the matter may not be limited to the simple erection of small walls, but will require (perhaps) even the dismantling of the furnace. In this article, we will sequentially analyze each scenario for the development of events in different scenarios.

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Reasons to impose a brick oven in the bath

Metal stoves for a bath lined with bricks

The decision must be made carefully, so let's name the reasons why the iron stove is lined with bricks in the bath.

Unfortunately, the metal stove itself is a source of not only rapid heat, but also hard infrared radiation that burns the skin at a distance, without contact with the object. In addition, a rapid increase in the temperature in the bath leads to overdrying of the air, and this is a big obstacle to creating the right bath microclimate. The third significant reason is that the metal not only heats up quickly, but also cools down quickly and in the bath this leads to an overrun of firewood and unnecessary movements.

Brick is an artificial stone, and therefore, it heats up longer than the metal and gives off heat much longer. The construction of a protective screen from this material allows relatively cheap (compared to natural stone) eliminate the main disadvantages of a metal stove: make the radiation softer, warm up longer, but without drying the air, increase the efficiency of the stove, keeping heat from longer.

Creating a base before overlaying an iron stove in a bath with bricks

The problem is that the story begins long before the overlay. And it starts with calculation, without which you will not be able to correctly assess the weight of the stove along with the screen, and therefore, either invest money in the foundation in vain, or, conversely, underestimate the weight and ruin at least the floor.

Calculation, after which a decision is made on the choice of basis

You need to collect the following information:

dimensions (length, width, height) and weight of the future or existing furnace (manufacturers usually post such information on their websites);
weight, and / or an open heater (also indicated by the manufacturer);
tank for hot water(! about stoves with a tank) - if it is supposed, then its mass and the volume of water it can hold (1 l \u003d 1 kg).

Next, you have to figure out which brick you will use - red refractory or fireclay. Since consideration of the types of bricks awaits you below, here we will indicate the size of only the usual red refractory brick, which, by the way, is the leader when choosing the cutting of an iron furnace in a bath with facing bricks.

So, the dimensions and weight of one standard brick - 250 mm long, 120 m wide, 65 mm high, weight 4 kg.

Now think how many bricks will it take for 1 row, if you put them along the walls of the oven with a minimum gap of 5 cm between the oven and the screen?

Screens are different four sides, three, two- choose your option, focusing on the height of the stove, and count how many rows will fit.

By the way! Do not forget that the brick in the masonry can also be laid in different ways (1/2, a quarter, etc. options), and this will affect the base area.

Multiplying number of rows per number of bricks in a row, get a total quantity the right material, as well as his mass by multiplying the result by 4.

Add up the mass of the screen with the mass of the furnace, stones, tank, water in the tank. Add 20% as a safety margin.

If the mass came out less than 700 kg, you can safely make the base directly on the floor boards. Otherwise, you will have to build.

Foundation on foundation

Let's start with something more difficult. You have calculated everything and it turned out that there is no way without a foundation. The task is easier if you are at the construction stage, otherwise you may have to dismantle the stove, the old base, part of the floor.

IMPORTANT! You know the dimensions of the foundation by area from the above calculation. This is a platform formed by bricks on the sides of the stove. Add 10-15 cm to it from all sides.

Start digging a hole. If the soil can withstand (say, if the calculation was shallow, then you don’t need to deepen the stove too much), do a depth of half a meter and fill it 3/5 with a mixture of sand and gravel, or just gravel.

Keep in mind! The stove and bath foundations should not only not touch, it is recommended that the distance between them be at least 5 cm.

Over the pillow is usually done mortar screed cement-sand 1:4.

Placed on top of the screed waterproofing, formwork And poured concrete foundation, can be reinforced, 20 cm high. It will be below the floor level.

Note! When drying concrete, it must be often sprayed with water so that it does not crack.

Concrete again waterproofed, after which they are placed on it foundation bricks- refractory red or fireclay, which are placed on clay mortar. Height - 1-4 rows. Do not forget to check the horizontal level at each stage.

After that, put your device and start building a brick screen for a metal stove in the bath.

Base on the floor

It is easier to overlay a metal stove in a bath with a brick if the base is made directly on the floor. However, you need to take into account the structure of the floor and still calculate first whether concrete lumber will withstand the upcoming load.

ESSENTIAL! In the old bathhouse, the mandatory procedure will be to open the floors and check the beams and logs for rot and other damage. Replacement of the damaged is inevitable - due to the increasing load.

Let's start with the fact that the stove does not press on the floor pointwise, but approximately evenly, because it stands on a brick base. This means that we must add the weight of the base bricks to the previously calculated total for the stove and screen, and then divide by the area occupied by the latter, measured in square meters. As a result, we get the load on square meter floor surface under the oven.

In the table below you will find the parameters of the beams (width, height, thickness) that will withstand the specified maximum load - 150, 250, 350, 450 kg per square.

If yours do not fit, do not worry - the beams can be strengthened channel, steel strip or bars, as well as wooden overlays.

If beams located at a distance of a meter or more, the masters advise putting additional beam between them. For example, pine with a section of 100x150 mm.

The next concern is lags. They also have limits. Look for the values in the table below.

If there are no color marks, then the values \u200b\u200band are not close to the tensile strength. Green color- acceptable, but limit value. Red - unacceptable!

Logs are easier to replace than beams.

So, having carried out the preparatory work with the floor, you are ready to start creating the base. To do this, markings are made on the floor with allowance from the screen 10-15 cm. If any side or sides of the oven are not screened, then allowance is made from the furnace itself.

Do not forget that the rules fire safety require to protect the space in front of the firebox, eliminating the ingress of sparks on combustible material. You can either extend the refractory half a meter in front of the firebox, or put a pre-furnace sheet of metal there.

After marking on the floor is placed refractory sheet- material of your choice: asbestos, ceramic fiber or another option. The edges are fixed to the floor with self-tapping screws.

asbestos cardboard (asbestos cardboard)

The next layer is already laying the foundation bricks, the height of which can be, for example, 20 cm. Use only solid refractory bricks- red or fireclay. Solution - clay or with a small amount of cement. Alternatively, you can buy in the store masonry mixture.

Most often limited two rows of masonry. Excess solution is removed without waiting for drying. Evenness is also checked immediately with the help of a level - this should not be neglected.

After such lengthy preparations, we are already close to the story of how to overlay an iron stove in a bath.

Brick lining of an iron stove in a bath

All the variety of options is easy to demonstrate by breaking it down into points.

Types of plates

Photo of finishing the stove in the bath (at the bottom of the air to control convection)

If you surround the oven with brick walls on four sides, this will full lining. Otherwise - partial. Regardless of how many walls will not be enough to complete, there is a significant difference between both types. It consists in the control of convection.

Simply saying: it matters only for lovers of the Russian bath, furnaces for which it is dedicated. If the convection is controlled, you block it at the right time, hot air from the heated metal does not heat the steam room, but the walls of the brick sarcophagus. Those transfer softer heat. Heating slows down. You get the opportunity to comply with the conditions of the Russian bath - 55-60 degrees and somewhere the same - humidity.

To control convection at the bottom and top of the screen, products with doors or plugs made of pieces of brick - when open, they do not interfere with the movement of air.

Even with one open wall. And the functions of the screen will be reduced to protection against burns, heat accumulation and fire safety. Which, in general, is also good).

Ways to shield the iron stove of the bath with a brick

Brick for lining a metal furnace in a bath can be laid different ways. Let's list them all.

By the presence or absence of empty space between bricks:

Solid masonry- rarely used, because it creates an obstacle to convection and significantly reduces the efficiency of the furnace.
Laying in a row- gaps in each row, which is also an infrequent solution, because it also reduces the efficiency, this time of the screen itself. Heat actively escapes through the vents, uncontrolled convection, analogous to the absence of one or more walls.

Air ducts at the bottom and at the top with doors are the most common option. controlled convection.

According to the position of the bricks in the masonry:

Into a brick- a rare masonry, which at the same time spends a lot of material and reduces the efficiency of the furnace, since it takes too much time to heat the steam room with such a screen.
Half a brick – best option which makes the most. The thickness of the walls and the stability of the structure are not satisfactory. But if desired, you can reinforce by putting wire or mesh in the seams between the rows.
In a quarter of a brick- a rare option, because the wall is both thin and unstable. The latter circumstance can be compensated for with wire/mesh reinforcement, but is still recommended only with relevant experience.

What kind of brick to overlay an iron stove in a bath

Let's just say that silicate brick not suitable for these purposes at all. But with what kind of brick you can overlay a steel furnace in a bath: red refractory or fireclay. Both are better full-bodied. However, one must take into account the fact that today on sale you can find bricks not only different sizes, but also of varying degrees of decorativeness. In particular, there are options specifically for laying stoves and fireplaces.

What kind of brick to overlay the iron stove in the bath, also depends on the distance you leave between the screen and the oven. Say, if it is extremely small and is 1 or 2 cm, then the heating of the bricks will be strong, which determines the choice of fireclay. However, no one (or practically no one) does this. The minimum distance is 5 cm. Already in this case, air currents will not allow the brick to overheat regularly. And if it is increased to 7-10 cm, then inner surface bricks and completely cease to heat up above 200 degrees. The presence of lower airways reduces this figure.

Advice! Fireclay is more expensive, so it should be used only where its refractory properties are really important - for example, they are lined with a firebox from the inside. Red refractory brick is enough to create a screen.

Having figured out how to brick a metal furnace in a bath, let's move on to the composition of the solution.

What solution is suitable for lining the stove

There are quite a few options for masonry mortar. Clay and sand with the addition of cement are most often mentioned as components, but variations are possible.

Clay and cement can be taken 50x50, and then sand is added in an amount from 1/10 to 1/3 of the total.
Another option: take twice as much sand as clay and add half as much water as clay. As you can see, this is a cementless option.
Another option without cement involves equal parts sand and clay and the addition of 100 grams of ordinary table salt per bucket of mortar.
Fireclay mortars are less durable than ordinary clay mortars and are best used for grouting joints inside a masonry well. The proportions are different, for example, this: clay 60%, fireclay powder 30%, cement 10%. Or take an equal amount of cement and sand, add 10-30% sand and 20-25% fireclay powder to them.

Clay can be pre-soaked. Either gently kill dry on a sheet or in a shallow bath with a little water. And only after gaining plasticity, everything else is added to it.

IMPORTANT! Many advise to let the solution stand for half an hour or a little more before working with it. During this time, the water is distributed, the mixture thickens, the solution becomes ready for masonry.

The technology of cutting an iron furnace in a bath with facing bricks

Even before you start preparing the masonry mortar, you need to make sure that the bricks are also ready. Since in dry form they are able to take moisture from the solution, they are accepted pre-soak in water.

The process takes quite a long time at least 12 hours. This is done even if you take a new brick, and if it has already been in the masonry. In the latter case, by the way, you should not spare time for a complete cleaning of the previous solution.

On the finished brick, you should check mortar quality- if it does not tear and does not spread, then its consistency is correct, and you can start laying. Usually they are laid half a brick, the rows are shifted in a checkerboard pattern. Each row is carefully checked for horizontal evenness using a level.

Advice! To maintain the correct distance of the seams, you can use special pads, which are then removed.

Do not forget that the screen can be reinforced, as we have already mentioned above.

The laid out screen must stand for at least a day before you start cleaning up any excess solution on its surface. Can be used as a cleaning tool drill with hard metal brush. After this procedure, it will be enough just to walk with an ordinary dishwashing brush in soapy water, and the cleanliness of the masonry is ensured.

Optional: how to overlay an iron stove in a bath with a stone

Here we see two options:

or you cover it with bricks, and then put decorative tiles made of natural stone on top - this will simultaneously increase the heat capacity of the casing, increase the heating time, and also change the design of your stove;
or you should buy one of the ready-made stone casings for furnaces, which are cut in workshops to fit any model, as well as from any available stone. The most popular casings are made of talc-magnesite (talc-chlorite is softer, magnesite is better in this regard) and a coil. However, one can find interesting options and from other rocks.

For more information about the use of stones for lining, see.

Useful video

The first video is useful for those who have never laid a brick on their own.

A video on how to get a Russian bath, bricked yourself and cheaply

In the next video, Teklar demonstrates the principle and order of its own cladding.

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Well, now you are fully armed with the knowledge of how, why and with what you can overlay an iron stove in a bathhouse. We can only wish you success and a light steam!

Facing the stove in the bath is not so much a decor as an important safety measure. Properly selected material will create comfort in the steam room and provide long-term warmth.

And the lining process depends not only on its version, but also on the type of stove that is installed in the bath. All these nuances will be discussed in this article.

You will also be presented with a video on the topic: "Facing stove stoves for a bath."

Metal stoves for a bath are quite popular among the people, although this option cannot be called the best. Their popularity is due to two criteria: an affordable price, as well as the ability to purchase a finished oven and quickly install it with your own hands.

In addition, the metal stove heats up quickly enough, it is more compact, which is important for a small steam room. It also cannot do without flaws: the metal does not just heat up, but heats up. Too high heat transfer leads to the same rapid cooling - the furnace has to be heated again and again.

Strong radiation from a metal surface is both uncomfortable and not useful for a person. In addition, such high temperatures significantly increase the likelihood of fire - after all, the bath is most often wooden. So, wherever you throw, everywhere is a wedge. We have to solve the issue with the lining of the furnace, and better than brick it's hard to come up with anything.

Refractory bricks for construction and lining of furnaces

Naturally, ordinary building bricks are not used for lining furnaces; for this, refractory bricks are needed. There are several varieties of this material, since different raw materials are used in its production.

One of the most popular options is fireclay bricks. It is also made of clay, only of a special grade. It is called fireclay, hence the name of the products. As part of the raw material for the manufacture of fireclay bricks, there are also additives in the form of graphite or coke powder, or coarse-grained quartz sand.
With the help of these additives, certain properties are imparted to products, and the degree of their fire resistance is regulated. After all, the temperatures domestic ovens incomparable with industrial furnaces. Therefore, fireclay bricks are divided into three classes - its maximum fire resistance is +1750 degrees. Celsius.

If fireclay bricks belong to the category of alumina products, then dinas bricks are silica. It is made from a silicon-containing powder, on milk of lime. Dinas brick has a higher mechanical strength, and also has a higher fire resistance.
But he does not like sudden temperature fluctuations, which are not a problem for fireclay bricks at all. Therefore, it is more often used for the construction of industrial furnaces, in which uniform long-term heating is maintained.
It is impossible not to say about the talc brick, which is not only an excellent refractory material, but also has an excellent appearance. It is made from a natural mineral called talcum shale. In fact, it is a natural stone, sawn into even bricks.

Talcum brick also undergoes a firing procedure, while acquiring certain properties. The level of its fire resistance is lower than that of fireclay bricks, therefore, it is not used for the construction of furnaces. But for facing heated surfaces, this material fits perfectly, as you can see by looking at the photo above.
In principle, clinker bricks are also suitable for finishing a metal furnace, because the lining does not adjoin closely to the hot metal. Clinker has sufficient strength, and according to the current standard, it can be used for the outer lining of furnaces and chimneys.

Some customers, in order to save money, purchase ordinary clay bricks for this purpose. But we must say right away that such a lining will be less durable.

As a result of repeated heating and cooling cycles, a simple brick cracks and crumbles.

Cladding process

A brick "shirt" will create the very comfort and safety that a metal stove lacks. The brick heats up slowly and cools down just as slowly, so the room will be warm even when the stove goes out.

As a heat insulator for the structure, asbestos or basalt cardboard is used:

We told about which brick to use, it remains to be added that the mortar for masonry chemical composition should be close to the brick. When buying a brick, you will probably be offered a dry masonry mix. You will only have to dilute it with water before use, as the manufacturer's instructions prescribe.
It is very important to sort the bricks before starting laying, there should not be any defects in the form of cracks and broken edges and corners on their surface. It is advisable to lay them out on the floor beforehand, and fit them to each other so that the pokes touch almost without a gap. When laying bricks on mortar, the same procedure must be followed.

The smaller the thickness of the joints in the masonry, the better the thermal conductivity will be provided by the cladding. By the way, refractory bricks can be not only smooth, but also shaped. So, you can not only line the oven, but also decorate it beautifully, as is done in the example above.
As with brick finishing at home, here the masonry must also rest on a rigid base - which means that the stove must be installed on the foundation. Its dimensions should take into account the gap between the walls of the furnace and the masonry of 3-5 cm, and, of course, the width of the brick. The gap may be slightly larger, but this will increase the heating time of the cladding.
The foundation must be calculated so that the number of bricks in the lining is integer. It can be laid out of brick, or expanded clay concrete blocks, or, having installed formwork, pour a monolithic base. After the concrete has gained strength, a furnace is installed and strengthened on it, and then they begin marking for masonry.

The technology of bricklaying, as such, is no different from that used in the construction of walls - every fourth row of masonry is also reinforced with a steel strip or wire. The only thing is that in the second and penultimate row you need to leave vents 12 cm wide (half a brick). The opening for the firebox must be strengthened with a metal corner.

Apart from the time spent on arranging the foundation and installing the furnace, all work will take no more than three days, and experienced master can do it in a day. There are no special difficulties here, the main thing is to use high-quality materials.

How to line a brick oven

For those who are building or already have a spacious sauna with a good ceiling height, the best stove option is a heater.

It, of course, is more expensive, and it takes up more space, but it can be used to heat not only the steam room, but also other departments: a washing room, a rest room, a dressing room (see How the dressing room is finished). And the quality of the steam will also be completely different.

The stove-heater is built of brick. Such walls are an excellent basis for many types of cladding. In this case, it does not make much sense to use a brick, except that the stove is old and requires a major upgrade. But the tile for facing the sauna stove of this type is what you need.

There are many types of tiles with high refractory properties that can be used for cladding. These are majolica, and terracotta, and clinker tiles - even porcelain stoneware is suitable (see Furnace lining with porcelain stoneware: finishing steps). Their cost decreases as we list the types of tiles, and depends not only on the country of origin, but also on the complexity of the decor of the front surface.
In addition, natural stone can also be used for cladding. Volcanic rocks: talcomagnesite and talcochlorite, are not afraid of any temperature, and keep warm for the whole day. These rocks have a great appearance - there are options in the form of tiles, there are in the form of bricks.

Such a lining will look worthy not only in the bath, but also in the house. Its cost, of course, is much higher.

If the most expensive majolica tile costs about 2600 rubles/m2, then soapstone tiles will cost no less than 3500 rubles/m2. But here, everyone decides for himself, according to the size of his budget. Next, we will briefly describe how tiling of bath stoves is made.

Finishing the walls of the stove

The tile laying mortar can, and even should, be mixed from a factory-prepared dry refractory mix - at least if the furnace has only one circuit. The requirements for lining a double-circuit furnace are not so strict, since its surface warms up more evenly and does not heat up so much.

In this case, you can use ordinary tile adhesive, or use oven clay and sand. Clay is sold in hardware stores, packing from three to five kilograms. The method of making the solution is on the package.
If you take ordinary clay from a quarry, you will have to determine its fat content, soak it to soften it, knead it with sand for a long time and probe the solution with your hands in search of lumps, strain through a sieve. All this is quite labor intensive. Therefore, buying clay in its original packaging is much easier.
Facing bath stoves with tiles is made on a reinforcing layer - this is a thin plaster mesh made of fiberglass. It is pulled along the contour of the furnace, secured with nails hammered into the seams. brickwork. To ensure a temperature gap, the mesh should not be stretched too tightly, and the seams between the tiles should be made larger than usual.

In order for the thickness of the seam to be within 5 mm, it is necessary to use not crosses, but wedges of the appropriate thickness. No wedges - make them yourself: from pieces of plastic, plywood, cardboard, thin asbestos-cement sheet. Otherwise, the tile laying technology is no different from that used in wall decoration.
The solution is applied to the back of the tile with a notched trowel. Then it is pressed against the surface of the brick wall, tapping with a rubber mallet to expel excess mortar. They are collected with a smooth spatula, the surface is immediately wiped, and left for a day until the adhesive layer is completely set.

In conclusion, it remains only to clean the seams and seal them with decorative grout, which, by the way, must also be fire resistant.

If you don’t skimp on buying good tiles and installing them correctly, the appearance of your stove can be no worse than in the picture above.

A Russian bath built according to all the rules is always a source of pride for its owner. After visiting the steam room, health improves, and problems fade into the background - this is a place where you can have a wonderful rest. The “heart” of the bath building is considered to be a stove, the lining of which is of no small importance.

The stove in the bath

The main room in the bath building is the steam room, where, during the adoption of procedures, there should be heat. Equally important is the couple. In order for the steam room to function in the desired mode, the oven, the main element of the entire bath, will help to achieve the necessary parameters.

When building or purchasing a heating unit, it is necessary to pay attention to the compliance of its functionality with a number of requirements:

rapid warming up of the room;
stability of the furnace structure to high temperatures;
the ability to work for a long period;
beautiful appearance.

Of no small importance for the full functioning of the furnace in the future is the quality of the materials used for its manufacture.

Sauna oven lining

The heating unit installed in the bath building must not only provide the necessary temperature regime, but also have beautiful view. One of the best solutions in this case is deservedly considered to be lining the stove in the bath.

When finishing the furnace structure, they most often use:

Each of the above materials has its own quality characteristics.

Using tiles for finishing stoves

The tile belongs to the popular type of materials used to finish the stove in the bath, due to its affordable price and ease of installation.

When lining the furnace structure, the following varieties can be used:

Clinker tiles. For its production, clay is used, adding energy melters, fireclay and various dyes to it.
Tile "Majolica". These ceramic products are made from fired clay and glazed. The finished product has a bright and saturated color, which can be clearly seen in the photo. On such a tile, if desired, ornaments and drawings are applied.
Terracotta tiles. In terms of the components used in the production process, it has much in common with Majolica. But such a lining for a sauna stove is not covered with glaze. The main advantage of "Terracotta" is its high strength. The product is produced in a round shape.
Marble tiles. A stove with such a finish looks presentable, creating an atmosphere of coziness and comfort in the room. These marble products are characterized by strength and durability. This type of tile has no drawbacks.

Finishing the oven with bricks

This design option for the heating unit is not only economical, but also easy to implement.

Finishing the stove in a brick bath has advantages, including:

quick heating to the desired temperature and maintaining it for a long time;
the furnace design is not destroyed by steam and moisture.

Stone in the design of sauna stoves

When finishing the furnace in the bath decorative stone(artificial or natural), the interior of the room acquires a noble and aesthetic appearance. If the heating unit in the bath building is lined with such material, it belongs to the extra-class buildings.

Application of steel case

When using this type of finish, a metal frame is placed on the surface of the furnace and covered with steel shields. Thanks to the steel case, the preservation of heat and at the same time the optimal level of heating of the room is ensured. But this type of cladding has a significant drawback - when the furnace is heated, the material also begins to heat up and a person’s touch with it is fraught with serious burns.

Plastering the walls of the furnace structure

If you choose the most inexpensive and simple option than to finish the stove in the bath, then the use of plaster will be the best solution.

The work is carried out in two stages:

The walls of the stove are plastered to remove dust and dirt.
The second time plaster is used to level surfaces, level chips and dents.

After completion of work, it is desirable to whitewash the furnace structure with lime.

Tiles for cladding

The old way of facing is the laying of tiles. Such a finish of the portal of the sauna stove and its surfaces gives the structure an unusual and rather original appearance. As a result of tiling, the stove in the room becomes separate element interior.

Only the master can perform this reliable and durable finish. As a result, the furnace design has a higher degree of heat transfer compared to the use of other finishing materials.

Finishing the stove in the bath: facing with bricks, decorative stone, tiles of the portal of the bath stove, how to finish it better, photo and video

Finishing the stove in the bath: practical and reliable lining materials

The stove in the bath is not only a device for heating rooms, but also a stylish element of the interior. Therefore, special attention is paid to its external lining. The construction market presents reliable and practical materials, from which the furnace is finished in the bath.

Right choice suitable material depends on the design idea, interior style and financial capabilities of the customer.

Features of the decorative lining of the furnace

The high-quality finish of the sauna stove must meet the basic operational requirements: withstand high humidity, temperature extremes, ensure durability and surface safety. A lined stove should quickly heat up the bath rooms and create a comfortable microclimate inside.

Facing the furnace in the bath has a number of advantages, among which are the following:

fast and uniform heating of the premises;
heat accumulation for a long time;
minimal risk of burns from a heated oven;
air drying does not occur;
simplicity and accessibility of maintenance of the finished cladding;
attractive appearance of heating equipment;
resistance to mechanical damage and deformation.

Varieties of oven lining

In addition to the fact that the stove is the main heating equipment, it also performs an aesthetic function.

The facing of the sauna stove is carried out using practical and durable decorative materials:

ceramic tiles;
refractory bricks;
artificial and natural stone;
decorative plaster;
tiles;
frame made of metal plates.

All materials are distinguished by high performance and installation features.

Ceramic tiles - elegance and durability

The best material for lining a sauna stove is ceramic tile. It is easy to install, affordable and durable.

For facing works, the following types of tiles are used:

Clinker. It is made of red clay with the addition of fireclay component, melter and dye.
Majolica. Material with a pressed base, covered with a protective glaze layer. This type of tile stands out saturated colors, decorative patterns and ornaments.
Terracotta. Facing material, which in terms of performance is similar to majolica. Important differences are the porous structure and the absence of a protective glaze. Terracotta is distinguished by its durability, increased strength and resistance to mechanical damage. This type of tile is made in a round shape.
Marble. Such material is distinguished by increased wear resistance, practicality and accessibility of installation, devoid of almost all the shortcomings.

Choosing a similar type of finish, the owners of furnaces are asked important issue what kind of tiles is better to lay heating equipment. Experts believe that the best option is a material with a minimum coefficient of thermal expansion and a dense structure - clinker tiles.

Refractory brick: reliability and safety

Decorative design of a sauna stove with bricks is the simplest and most a budget option for owners who decide to do the cladding on their own.

The material has several advantages:

fast and safe heating;
accumulation and maintenance of heat for a long time;
resistance to high moisture;
low cost and easy installation.

Work on facing the furnace in the bath with bricks consists in arranging a reliable decorative screen around the entire perimeter of the equipment. To increase aesthetics and attractiveness, a combination of material of different colors is allowed.

Artificial and natural stone: exquisite nobility

The main advantage of facing with decorative stone is the creation of a noble and attractive look. High strength, durability, environmental friendliness, high temperature resistance, variety color palettes and textures allows you to use the material for finishing bath rooms.

For facing works, the following types of stones are used:

Decorative stones are able to withstand an unlimited number of heatings, they accumulate thermal energy well and maintain set temperature long time. In addition, such material is resistant to acids and alkalis.

In terms of their performance, they are not inferior natural stones artificial elements. With their help, you can qualitatively overlay a stove in a steam room or a fireplace in a house.

The technology of laying stones is simple, therefore, it does not require additional preparation. Non-standard shapes of elements can cause some difficulties in the fitting process, therefore, before installation, it is recommended to lay out the material on a flat base. The stones are numbered and fixed on the surface of the furnace with the help of an adhesive composition.

Decorative plaster: simplicity and accessibility

A simple option for facing a Russian stove is plastering surfaces. Over time, the decorative and protective properties of the plaster composition are reduced, which will require frequent renewal of the cladding.

Important! Decorative plaster is used only for brick ovens and is not suitable for metal devices.

Plastering the stove in the bath is simple, all work is performed in the following order:

the surface is cleaned of dust, debris and residues of the connecting solution;
the seams are cleared to a depth of 10 mm;
the stove is warmed up before the cladding begins;
a mesh of metal rods is installed on the surface with fixation to the wire;
the surface is moistened and the primary layer of the plaster mixture is applied;
after the plaster has hardened, a second layer is applied.

The thickness of each subsequent layer does not exceed 6 mm. The plaster mortar is applied with a trowel, leveled over the surface with a spatula. When plastering the surface, it is necessary to avoid the appearance of defects - air bubbles and sagging.

After hardening, the top layer is carefully cleaned until a smooth surface is obtained.

Tiles: originality and practicality

The use of tiles is an old way of facing stove equipment for a bath. Tiles are tiles made of plastic pottery clay by firing in a kiln at a temperature of more than 1000 degrees. On the reverse side of the tile there are ramps designed to fix the material on any surface. Tiles are presented in several categories:

with a smooth surface;
majolica;
with glazed surface;
with embossed surface.

Tiles are distinguished by high performance characteristics - durability, practicality, strength and high heat transfer.

Tiling works should be entrusted to professionals who will perform well the installation of the material on the surface of the stoves.

Metal frame: accessibility and safety

The sauna stove can be lined with a metal frame, which is installed on top of the device and covered with protective shields. The steel frame provides reliable protection furnace portal and the optimal level of air heating in the room.

Such a cladding has the following advantages:

accumulates the released thermal energy;
quickly heats the air and walls in the room;
is different affordable price and ease of installation.

A serious disadvantage of such a cladding is the likelihood of burns in direct contact with the surface. Therefore, experts do not recommend installing metal frames for stoves in baths in order to avoid possible injuries.

Competent choice decorative material for cladding and compliance technological process will ensure the correct operation of the sauna stove and the creation of a comfortable microclimate in the premises.

Facing the stove in the bath: we disassemble how to make the finish ceramic tiles, decorative stone and plaster

The stove in the bath is not only a device for heating rooms, but also a stylish element of the interior. Therefore, special attention is paid to its external lining.

Facing a metal furnace in a brick bath

Metal stoves, which are so popular among lovers of the Russian bath, are improved with brick lining. What is it for? The fact is that a metal furnace, despite all its advantages, has a number of disadvantages. The following disadvantages of iron can be noted:

thermal radiation negatively affects human health, brings certain inconveniences;
to maintain the required temperature, the furnace must be heated all the time, because the iron cools quickly;
the metal surface must be insulated due to the possibility of overheating.

Due to these shortcomings of the metal, additional lining of the sauna stove is required. Why is brick used for this purpose? Firstly, hot brick is not as dangerous to humans as metal. It does not threaten such serious burns. Secondly, if you cover the stove, it does not cool down so quickly, this significantly reduces heating costs. In addition, the following advantages can be noted:

a covered metal furnace does not dry the air, the steam will be more humid;
heat in the steam room is distributed more evenly - the air is softer and smoother;
with the help of facing bricks, you can give a beautiful, designer appearance to the steam room itself.

How to overlay an iron stove with bricks?

Finishing the stove in the bath is a very simple matter. Let's divide the process into four steps:

Select materials.
Pour the foundation.
Coat a metal oven.
Perform decorative work.

Let's consider each item in more detail.

The choice of materials for work

What kind of brick is better to line the oven? It must be taken into account that the facing brick will be constantly exposed to high temperatures and must withstand all loads. Therefore, it is better to line the furnace with a refractory full-bodied material that copes with the tasks set and retains its properties for many years. In addition, you can overlay the bath with both smooth and textured bricks.

Refractory material must be used for brick lining of the furnace

In addition, for lining the furnace you will need:

Foundation pouring

Filling the foundation is an extremely important stage of lining the bath, because it directly affects the reliability of the bath, its service life.

First of all, you will need to mix the solution. For this purpose, a traditional mixture of clay and sand is perfect. In addition to it, cement-based solutions with various impurities are used. It may seem that they are more reliable (because they are more expensive), but, in fact, their durability differs little.

Scheme of pouring the foundation for the furnace

When you decide on the facing solution, you can start pouring the foundation. If the plane used does not inspire confidence, then you will have to fill the foundation under it. Additionally, you can strengthen the floor with boards or metal rails. In other cases, the process is simpler.

The foundation is poured in the following way:

Determine the size of the base.
Set up the formwork.
Prepare the solution.
Fill it up.
Wait until it dries.

brick laying

When the foundation is completely set, you can start laying. Before starting this stage, in order to properly line the oven, mark the location of the brick.

First of all, calculate the required space from the oven to the walls. Too much space will interfere with high-quality heating and heat transfer, too little space will significantly reduce the life of the brick. The optimal space is 3-5 centimeters.

Install an iron sheet along the edges of the markup. Such a sheet will protect the material from overheating. Put asbestos cardboard on it. This refractory material will additionally protect the brick from wear.

Brick lining scheme for a metal stove

Upon completion of all these preparatory work, you can impose a bath. To get the desired result, follow these instructions:

Soak the brick in water. Don't forget to soak it before styling.
Shake it, the first row should be laid solid.
You can use reinforcement to strengthen the masonry.
Tie the wire around the corners of the mesh.
Start laying the second row in a checkerboard pattern.
Apply mortar to the space between the bricks.
Reinforce the top edge of the hole with a metal corner. This is done for the furnace opening device. Please note that the opening should be convenient, the firebox should open without hitting the walls.
To ensure air circulation, special holes are made in the penultimate row. To do this, one row is laid across the previous one and four holes are made on each side.
Laying the finish row does not require anything specific - you can do it however you want. You can make it decorative, tile or just pour stones.

Covering the bath with a brick, you can level it by gently tapping with a trowel or hammer handle.

As for the laying technology, keep the seams within 3-5 centimeters, do not forget to tie up the brick.

Decorative works

Before starting decorative work, clean up any remaining traces of grout. If you do not want to additionally finish the brick, then you can make the so-called "fur coat". To do this, sand it with a brush dipped in soapy water.

Most often, a bath stove is decorated with:

smooth multi-colored brick;
textured brick.

You can also tile or paint, arrange in the form of some kind of decoration.

In conclusion, we want to say that the first firebox must be done very carefully. Do not overheat the oven, allow the mortar to harden completely. After overlaying the oven, wait three days. Do it right - your bath will serve you for many years.

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Finishing the furnace in the bath

What is the meaning of a bath for a Russian person? It's not just a place to wash. This is a place where a person rests, can afford to relax. We can say that the bath is one of the favorite places to relax. Finishing the stove in the bath is not the last place.

Bath heart

What is the heart, the basis of any bath? In the bath, steam and high temperature are important. To reach them, you need to build a furnace. It is she who is the key element of the entire bath complex.

It is very important to pay special attention to the compliance of the sauna stove with the following requirements:

resistance to high temperature;
the possibility of continuous continuous operation;
rapid heating of the room.

When building a furnace, special attention should be paid to the materials for its manufacture. All further work of the bath will depend on their quality.

What can be the lining

The stove in the bath should not only provide the maximum level of heat, but also have an aesthetic appearance. Perhaps the best solution would be lining the furnace.

Furnace finishing can be carried out using the following materials:

Tile.
Brick.
A natural stone.
Fake diamond.
Steel case.
Plaster.
Tiles.

Each of the presented materials has its own characteristics and characteristics.

This type material is one of the most popular, due to its affordable cost and ease of installation.

Facing the stove in the bath can be made with the following types of tiles:

Clinker tiles. It is made from clay with the addition of energy melters, dye and fireclay.
Majolica tiles. It is a pressed material coated special composition(glaze). This type of tile has a bright and saturated color. Also often a pattern and ornament is applied to the tile.
Terracotta tiles. Its composition is similar to "Majolica". However, this type of tile does not have a special glaze coating. Differs in the high level of durability. By its composition, this type of tile is more porous than others. The shape of the tile is rounded. That creates an atmosphere of comfort in the room.
Marble tiles. Differs in durability, durability. Appearance is quite noble. Creates the effect of comfort in the room. This type of tile has no drawbacks.

The most economical and easy-to-execute option for finishing a sauna stove. A brick-lined oven has the following advantages:

heating speed;
keeping warm for a long time;
the furnace does not collapse under the influence of moisture.

Also, using a brick as facing material can save you a lot of money.

The main advantage when facing a sauna stove with stone (natural or artificial) is a noble and aesthetic appearance. The bath, the stove of which is lined with stone, can rightfully be considered an extra-class building.

The following types of natural and artificial stones can be used as facing material:

Using the steel case

This type of cladding is an installation metal frame on the surface of the furnace and closing it with steel shields.

The steel case retains heat well and provides an optimal level of heating. However, this type of lining is unsafe for human health. During the operation of the furnace, the steel case is also heated, touching which is fraught with burns.

Plastering the walls of the sauna stove

The original Russian version of the cladding is the plastering of the walls of the sauna stove. The easiest and cheapest way.

The plastering of the furnace takes place in two stages:

Plastering walls to remove dirt and dust.
Re-plastering to level the walls and remove dents and chips.

After the process of plastering the oven is completed, it can be whitewashed with lime.

Use of tiles

The use of tiles is the old fashioned way oven linings. This type of finish gives the stove an original and unusual appearance. The sauna stove becomes not a part of the room, but a separate element of the interior with its own individuality.

Note! This method of cladding is quite complicated. Only a specialist can perform it, however, such a lining is reliable and durable.

Bath stove lined with tiles, except for unusual appearance has a higher level of heat transfer compared to furnaces lined with other materials.

There are many options for lining sauna stoves. Work with each of the presented materials should be carried out with the utmost care. Materials should be selected high-quality and durable. In this case, the sauna stove will delight its owners for decades.

Finishing the stove in the bath - how and with what material to finish the stove in the bath

After reading the article, you will learn about the decoration of the stove in the bath. The choice of material for lining the stove depends not only on the preferences of the owner of the bath, but also on some other factors.